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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.37, 2,299.95 and 711.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.37, 2,299.95 and 711.97 is: 1,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.37 : 2,299.95 = 711.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.37/2,299.95 = 711.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.37x = 2,299.95 × 711.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.37x = 1,637,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,483.90/1,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.20

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